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Former UN drug policy chief joins Thai cannabis company as president

Cannabis Law Report

A former head of the United Nations body responsible for international drug treaty compliance has been hired as president of Thailand’s leading medical cannabis company, lending a significant voice to the global credibility of the industry, especially in Asia, according to experts. MJ Biz reports. effective immediately.

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LCB Board Action: Specific Cannabis Interim Policies Withdrawn

Cannabis Law Report

On September 29, 2021, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board took the following actions on these Board Interim Policies (BIP): Liquor Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn) : LCB Policy Number 00-4 about exceptions to liquor license fee refund procedures. Marijuana (Cannabis) Policies Rescinded (Withdrawn).

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MMJ Laws In West Virginia: A Comprehensive Overview

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West Virginia Medical Marijuana Program: A Primer Initiated in 2017, the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act laid the foundation for the state’s comprehensive medical marijuana program. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Cannabis for the City and County of San Francisco’s General Services Agency from 2017 to 2019, where she served as Project Manager in 2017. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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Teen pot use hasn’t risen amid legalization, researchers conclude

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Building on a prior study that analyzed YRBS data from 1993-2017, this updated effort offers an expanded view on the subject by adding in results from 2018 and 2019 as well. A slide from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s compliance program. In a new Research Letter published Sept. WSLCB, 2021). Someone should inform Gov.

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Perkins Coie: Prop 65 Plaintiffs Set Their Sights on Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

While there were spikes in the number of notices issued in 2014 and 2017, there has otherwise been a slow increase in the claims relating to cannabis products since 2018. Companies should ensure that their compliance programs and policies address Proposition 65 issues. Source: [link].

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Could Recreational Marijuana Use Jeopardize a Nevada Employee’s Job?

Cannabis Law Report

Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. For the time being, employers are within their right to enforce drug policies that prohibit recreational marijuana use.